Joel Embiid's numbers over first 100 games place him in elite company

Joel Embiid's numbers over first 100 games place him in elite company

Saturday night’s victory over the Charlotte Hornets marked NBA game No. 100 of Joel Embiid’s young career. It’s safe to say the 24-year-old has more than exceeded expectations over that span.

According to NBA Stats, the start to Embiid’s career with the Philadelphia 76ers has placed him in elite company. He became the seventh player ever to tally 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 200 blocks to begin a career. The group he joined features plenty of big names as well.

Joel Embiid is the 7th player in @NBAHistory with 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 200 blocks in the first 100 games of his career… joining Tim Duncan, Shaquille O’Neal, Alonzo Mourning, David Robinson, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Ralph Sampson. pic.twitter.com/RU7t22MWYS

The Sixers star has totaled 2,247 points, 1,009 rebounds and 201 blocks so far in his young career. Considering he had 14 rebounds and two blocks in the 105-103 win over the Hornets, he was certainly close to falling just shy of the above group.

This is just the start for Embiid, and the sky is the limit for the All-Star. He’s hit the ground running this season, averaging 29.2 points, 12.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.3 blocks through the first six games.